4.8/4
Seoul(Songpa-gu)

Located in Bangi-dong in Seoul, the restaurant was featured on Lee Hyeong-don PD's Food X-File running on cable TV program Channel A. Introduced as Good Restaurant No. 38, the place makes Ganjang gejang (Blue crabs pickled in soy sauce) with home-made Joseon ganjang, instead of ready-made market sauces that are often used by many restaurants. The sauce is surprisingly not salty but has a clean and somewhat sweet flavor. The restaurant is favored by many Koreans as well as foreign visitors because their food is served in beautiful brassware produced by the highest credible artisans in the nation. With its tasty and healthy menu sets offered all year round, the place is often crowded with groups of families and other large bunches. Starting from groups of four people to 30 people max., the place can accomodate 150 dinners at the same time on its 2 above-ground floors. Reservations are recommended.


Seoul(Jongno-gu) , Dongdaemun

As one of the largest markets in Asia, Dongdaemun Shopping Complex boasts huge hanbok shops. Most of the hanbok in Korea are distributed there. It offers a wide array of hanbok from traditional hanbok to modernized hanbok in addition to accessories and clothing materials. Dongdaemun Shopping Complex is a popular spot among international tourists who want to experience traditional Korean culture and purchase various souvenirs.


Seoul(Gwangjin-gu) , The Eastern Part of the Seoul

Riverside Spa Land is a traditional Korean sauna where visitors can experience Korea’s first and best foot massage bath for free. The sauna, located on the 2nd floor basement, offers soft waters known to be good for your skin, while the public Jjimjilbang on the 1st floor basement presents a variety of facilities and cultural areas for your enjoyment, such as a fitness center, aerobics room, movie room, comic book room, sports massage center, nail art center, skin care treatment center, and more. For the convenience of its guests, Riverside Spa has installed a key payment system so guests do not have to carry cash once they are inside.To get to Riverside Spa Land, take the Seoul Subway Line 2 to Gangbyeon Station. Here, you will be able to witness many of Seoul’s cultural festivities, sights to see, and restaurants. After touring the nearby area, visit the Riverside Spa Land to relieve your body’s fatigue.


5.0/1
Seoul(Jung-gu) , Myeongdong

The name of this restaurant means “grandma’s noodle soup.” Opened in 1958, the restaurant serves guksu made from a traditional recipe handed down to grandma’s daughters. While the restaurant looks like an ordinary snack bar, it attracts crowds of customers because of the wonderful flavor of its guksu. The secret lies in a mouthwatering, delicately spiced seafood broth, as well as tender, hand-made noodles and mildly flavored tofu. A bowl of guksu is the perfect snack, and the service is also great.


Seoul(Songpa-gu) , Jamsil(Lotte World)

Lotte Department Store Jamsil Branch opened the same year that the 1988 Seoul Olympics were held. Today, the Lotte Department Store chain is known as one of the largest department store chains in Korea. At the Jamsil Branch, many nearby tourist attractions await visitors, such as Lotte Hotel, Lotte World Theme Park, an ice skating rink, a duty free shop, an outlet, the Lotte Folk Museum, and Jamsil Station Shopping Mall. The area acts as an all-encompassing tourist zone. You can shop at Lotte Department Store, stay overnight at Lotte Hotel, and enjoy a cultural experience at the Lotte Folk Museum for a fulfilling day. Lotte Department Store in Jamsil has transformed itself into a center of lifestyle, shopping, and leisure in this previously quiet suburban area of Seoul. It has now become a hub of tourism and shopping that can satisfy the various needs of all customers! Lotte Department Store is working in conjunction with Lotte Hotel and Lotte World, the shopping mall, a wedding hall, and Lotte Mart in order to prepare for a new era of luxurious lifestyles.


Seoul(Jung-gu) , Myeongdong

Spao is a global clothing brand shop offering various items from casual wear to men's suits, women's suits, children's clothing, underwear, sportswear, and accessories. Spao works on star marketing in collaboration with SM Entertainment and offers product lines co-produced with top-notch designer, Chang Kwang Hyo.


Seoul(Gangnam-gu) , Gangnam・Samseongdong(COEX)

Culture And Nature is a beauty salon which has been responsible for catering to many different celebrities, such as Son Tae Young, Kong Seung Yeon, Han Sun Wha, Gong Yoo, Kim Nam Kil and many others. A once widely-popular short hairstyle, which has been the trademark hairstyle for the actress, Ko Jun Hyee, was invented and created at Culture And Nature. The salon provides a total beauty service, including hair care, makeup, wedding styling, and nail care. Like the name, which harmonizes culture and nature, the salon is designed with an open space and is decorated with environmentally friendly interiors.  


4.0/1
Seoul(Jung-gu) , Myeongdong

LesMore is a shoe store that carries over 40 shoe brands including Nike, Adidas and Converse.The Myeongdong branch is located in a major tourist area and is popular among Japanese and Chinese tourists. The 2nd floor is designed to emphasize various international brands through a ‘shop-in-shop’ concept.


4.0/1
Seoul(Jongno-gu) , Dongdaemun

The Dongdaemun Shopping Complex is one of Korea’s most well-known markets. It was founded in December of 1970 as the largest of its kind in Asia and has maintained that status for the last 40 years. Browsing the plethora of shops, you can find fabric and clothing for all the latest global fashion trends. The Dongdaemun Shopping Complex is now now also building up its reputation as a hub of international design.


4.7/3
Seoul(Seocho-gu)

At Nolboo Duck Restaurant, the main specialty is Yuhwang-ori-jinheuk-gui: duck that is slow-roasted for 3 hours in a mud/earthenware bowl with 23 other carefully selected ingredients. The special sauce used for the duck is particularly delectable. *Best Korean Restaurant as designated by the Seoul Metropolitan Government.